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Want to create beautiful watercolour paintings you’re proud of? You’re in the right place.
Join thousands of students around the world who are learning to paint with my step-by-step online tutorials.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s a class for you — and I’ve made it easy with a few flexible options.
Purchase a single class, technique tutorial, or bundle — and get lifetime access to every video, reference photo, line drawing and supply list.
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While your membership is active, everything is unlocked — and easy to find via my complete Patreon Index.
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Great if you already subscribe or want to explore with a free trial.
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Whatever you choose, you’ll be supported with clear instructions, beautiful subjects, and professional-quality resources.
Still not sure? I’ve written a blog post answering two of the biggest questions…
"Can you learn watercolour online?" and "Are online watercolour classes worthwhile?"
I've created different levels of watercolour tutorials to suit your needs. All you need to do is put in the work and keep practicing. With practice you’ll soon be painting beautiful watercolour paintings of your own.
There are tutorials made just for you for whatever level you are:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Still not sure? Read what some of my amazing students have to say! I’m proud to say that I receive wonderful comments like this daily. Visit our Gallery of Student Art to see works created from Louise De Masi tutorials.
I did tutorials with Louise from 2021 till 2023. Then I switched to other teachers on Patreon, also very nice but I discovered quickly that Louise is simply the best teacher and is offering a wide variety of techniques and subjects. She also has a superb knowledge of how to approach the subject. I also would like to do more water colour on aqua board, and Louise is in the process of discovering these too, so I am hoping she will continue with that every now and then. Conclusion: Louise is living for water colour and water colour makes her life. And I am just so lucky that Louise is sharing her life with us. Thank you so much Louise!
Marianne
I love Louise De Masi's tutorials for so many reasons. She is by far one of the best teachers out there. Her clear and thorough teaching style set you up for success regardless of your experience level. Her warm and generous spirit is just one of the many things that her students love and appreciate. I'm so happy to have joined her Patreon and look forward to many more painting experiences with her.
Stephany
“You are an outstanding teacher and are always so explicit with your instructions that you make it almost impossible for us to fail when following your tutorials. You have a wealth of information that you are always so happy to share with us. I have not as yet found another teacher who teaches as well as you and I have certainly watched thousands of You Tube tutorials. You are the best and deserve all the recognition you get!”
Marion
“Louise, I am learning so much from your videos and I've only completed 2. The beginner/intermediate rose and 1 of the sea shells. Your instruction is clear and easy to follow! And I love that you're training me in how to use a simple palette. Thank you for investing so much of your energy into your lessons on Patreon. You are appreciated : ) Kind Regards, “
Sheryl
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for your [online class] videos. I have spent quite a lot of money on videos from artists that are not teachers! The fact that you break your paintings down is fantastic to me! I have been struggling so long and now I can use your videos to know exactly what I should do!!! Thank you so much.” :-)
Marian
“I am taking an in person class and I learned more here today [in this YouTube video] than I have in 6 weeks of the class… Signing up [for your classes] based on this video!”
Irene
“I just wanted to let you know that I have perused countless tutorials and demos from a number of people on Patreon, YouTube and [Skillshare], but you are hands down the absolute best. I hope you love doing these tutorials for us, because I know all that subscribe love that you do them.”
Sonja
I found Louise De Masi's tutorials early in my watercolour journey. Louise is the best teaching artist I've found. She has the ability to break down techniques into small steps while also conveying alternative methods of achieving the same effect. I love the online format because I can stop as needed and start right where I left off. I am also able to replay sections again and again if I need more time to grasp the technique. Early on I joined her Facebook community and found support and feedback to further my learning. Her blog posts-newsletters provide additional learning opportunities in written format. Being a student of Louise has helped me grow from an absolute beginner (a non-artist) to an artist able to navigate advanced subjects and techniques.
Thank you, Louise!
Cindy
“You have been my favourite instructor from the beginning. And even if my style differs a bit from yours, now that I’m finding my “own voice” I have continuously learned from you during the past 3 years, and I don’t anticipate that changing.”
Kelle
“You are such an exceptionally talented artist and excellent teacher who continually motivates and inspires us on our watercolour journey. I am so happy to be one of your patrons!”
Monalisa
“You are such an inspiration to me and so many others. I felt so stuck with where to go next with my art, your videos have been so inspirational and have taken me to the next level. The best part of my day is doing your classes. Thank you!”
Paula
“Louise I have taken a watercolor class before but it was nothing compared to what you have shown me. I so much enjoy the way you teach and you make it seem so easy it excites me. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so very much!!”
Faye
“I love Louise's tutorials because she gives you tips to achieve the best results on so many topics. One of the very first paintings I did in watercolour was the boat tutorial. Is mine perfect? No. But it was a first experience with this medium. Learned the value of good quality paint and paper. The use of an eradicator brush. Comprehensive tutorial that walks you through the steps. Where to find the pictures she uses. And collectively, gives you confidence. For a very beginner, to create something recognizable was amazing. Soothing voice as she walks you through the steps. Best watercolour teacher ever.”
Jean
“Louise is simply the best teacher… She explains everything so clearly that you can’t fail. I’ve learned more from her than from any other online courses I tried.”
Lisa
All of the watercolour painting classes and tutorials are voiced over and in real time so that you can paint along with me. Each class or tutorial has step by step instructions and includes the following:
Reference photo
Line drawing/sketch
Supplies list
Progress photos
Copy of the finished painting
Note: Some techniques and practice exercises don’t require downloads but the videos are still voiced over and easy to follow.
Typical inclusions that students can download in Patreon tutorial videos
Discover your own unique artistic style with my watercolour painting classes and tutorials . With over 200* tutorials to work your way through, you'll have plenty of options to choose from.
*On the Patreon subscription model.
Free Video Tutorial
Watercolour Seal Painting
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5 Mistakes Watercolour Painters Make
Don't worry, you're not alone. Would you like to “try before you buy”?
Free, full length, video tutorial of a seal in watercolour.
Yes! It’s a full-length video tutorial of the cute little guy on the left to show you what you’d get if you join my online classes.
Free PDF download “5 Mistakes watercolour painters make”
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behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and
practical tips to help you unleash your inner watercolour artist.
What are you waiting for?
Quite simply, because you will learn watercolour painting much more quickly than going it alone.
You’ll be taking a different approach, one full of encouragement where you can extend yourself all whilst "enjoying the process" and you’ll get access to a friendly community of painters of all experience levels.
Most classes will include a reference photo, line drawing, supplies list, progress photos, and a copy of the finished painting.
As well as that, I am a qualified and experienced teacher and I understand how people learn.
Still not sure? Subscribe to my newsletter and get access to a full length video tutorial.
Absolutely! My real-time voiceovers and clear instructions make it easy to follow along.
There are over 200 online classes on Patreon teaching watercolour painting to painters of all types. You’ll find tutorials for beginners, intermediate and advanced students and of all different subjects.
The length of a tutorials vary depending on:
-the topic/subject,
-whether it is a single video or in multiple parts,
-how much detail or instruction is required, or
-if it's for beginners, intermediates or advanced students.
That said, the tutorials can be 1 hour or longer.
I have 2 ways for you to purchase classes and tutorials.
My Patreon site offers a subscription model where you can gain access to all my classes and tutorials for a small monthly cost.
I also offer individual classes, tutorials or bundles priced depending on the content and you’ll have lifetime access to these.
For Patreon subscribers, you'll enjoy uninterrupted access to all my tutorials as long as your subscription is active. You have the flexibility to cancel at any time.
For individual classes, tutorials, and bundles, you’ll get lifetime access.
For the subscription model on Patreon, I’ve created a Patreon Index that includes visual links to each and every tutorial or technique video on Patreon.
For individual classes or bundles you’ll be able to see an index of all available classes and tutorials and view by categories at the Louise De Masi Art School home page.
You certainly will if you subscribe on Patreon. Whenever you sign up on Patreon, and as long as you are a current paid member you will have access to all existing videos and any new ones that Louise posts.
If you purchase an individual class or tutorial you’ll only have access to that class.
Yes indeed. Louise has done several other tutorials and was part of a Watercolour Art Summit and has classes on Skillshare. See Other Classes
Louise De Masi doesn't offer free courses, but she has online classes for various skill levels to help improve your watercolour painting. You can subscribe here for a free class.
Patreon is very active with patrons/students who comment and support each other regularly.
Additionally we have a “connected” Discord server where patrons are invited to join an even more thriving and vibrant community where Louise will occasionally drop in to say “hi” or answer a question or two.
Purchasers of individual classes will have access to their own community and they can discuss lessons with other students who’ve purchased the same course.
Patreon has recently updated their payment schedule. You’ll be charged for 1 month on the day you join and then the same day every month based on that.
You can cancel your subscription at any time by going into your account settings in Patreon and cancelling. No need to contact Patreon or Louise. Click on the link above for instructions on how to do that.
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